Given that this thread has gone a wee bit off-topic anyway, and trying to ignore the usual sniping and derogatry comments that have already appeared between certain forum members, I feel there is a justifiable point being made towards the end, in that nothing lasts forever – despite all the care and attention lavished on examples even in the ‘safest’ environments?
Sure if you encapsulate an example of this huge aircraft in a cocoon guarding against the effects of humidty and corrosion – then it might be possible to preserve it for maybe an extended period of time over the rest, but let’s be sensible about this?
I’m in the preservation world already – as many will already know, and I’m fully aware that all the hard work that is done by those including myself to preserve our aviation heritage is done with the thought in the back of our minds that we are putting off the inevitable for as long as possible…
It’s not just the airframe which can be the cause of concern either – as the news surfaces about Carlisle’s uncertain future because of outside influences which sadden the heart of many who have put so much in – there are also other preserved airframes that survive at their locations because of goodwill by the land owner…
It’s a volatile financial climate we live in, and if the rug’s pulled from under the dreams of anyone looking after a preserved aircraft, it’s incredibly difficult to find a new home – especially when you’re talking about something Vulcan sized? There’s also a risk of any financial assistance for preservation work being withdrawn as purse strings are tightened, so it would be incredibly niave to think all is safe?
Sorry, but I’ve always had to do what I do with the knowledge that I should make the most of it at the time, and not assume that I would still be able to do so forever – even if I wished it could be so?
Rant Over…. 🙁
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